Publications by authors named "Rachel N Harvey"
Background: Pediatric ulcerative colitis (UC) treatment has changed dramatically with the introduction of multiple biologics. The goal of this study was to determine the effectiveness of these new biologics on achieving remission, nutritional impact, and eventual need for surgery in children.
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed hospital records of UC patients (ages 1-19) seen at a pediatric gastroenterology clinic between January 2012 andAugust 2020.
Article Synopsis
- - A 23-year-old male experienced vision loss and eye pressure due to impending central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), leading to the discovery of retinal hemorrhages in his left eye.
- - Despite normal infectious and autoimmune labs, tests revealed hypercoagulable changes and increased right heart pressures, while genetic tests for clotting disorders were negative.
- - After treatment with anticoagulation, his vision improved, suggesting that his history of vaping may have contributed to his hypercoagulable state and CRVO, highlighting the need for more research on vaping's health effects.
Head and neck paragangliomas: A two-decade institutional experience and algorithm for management.
Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol
December 2017
Objectives: Paragangliomas of the head and neck and cranial base are typically benign, slow-growing tumors arising within the jugular foramen, middle ear, carotid bifurcation, or vagus nerve proper. The objective of this study was to provide a comprehensive characterization of our institutional experience with clinical management of these tumors and posit an algorithm for diagnostic evaluation and treatment.
Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of patients undergoing treatment for paragangliomas of the head and neck and cranial base at our institution from 2000-2017.